Creating Stylish Zero-Waste Garments with Upcycled Denim
Making a Sewing Pattern 1
A course by Luisa Hurtado , Fashion Designer
About the video: Making a Sewing Pattern 1
Overview
“Now we get hands-on with pattern creation! We’ll start by drafting a basic princess cut vest pattern using your measurements. I’ll show you how to move the darts to the armhole, adjust the shoulder width, and customize the neckline and button placements. Don’t worry, I’ve included a downloadable pattern for you to print and use, so you’ll have everything you need! ”
In this video lesson Luisa Hurtado addresses the topic: Making a Sewing Pattern 1, which is part of the Domestika online course: Creating Stylish Zero-Waste Garments with Upcycled Denim. Learn eco-friendly fashion design with zero-waste patterns to upcycle denim into stylish garments and accessories.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson, we're gonna go over the whole process to make your own pattern using your own measurements. Start with the medium or large piece of paper. I have two pieces here that are about 15 by 27 inches. which is the same as 40 by 70 centimeters. You can use any kind of paper. I have these large rolls at home that give me more space and allow me to work more comfortably. but you can use whatever you have. I used to put paper sheets together and you could even try and recycle old newspaper. Before we get started, have all your tools ready so we can start working on the pattern. I'm gon...”
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Course summary for: Creating Stylish Zero-Waste Garments with Upcycled Denim
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Craft, Fashion -
Areas
DIY, Fashion Design, Patternmaking & Dressmaking, Sewing, Upcycling

Luisa Hurtado
A course by Luisa Hurtado
Luisa Hurtado is a talented fashion designer and content creator specialized in upcycling and sustainable fashion. With an outstanding career, Luisa has collaborated with important brands such as Levi's and has presented her collections at various fashion events.
Her passion for sustainable practices and teaching others to see value in fashion as a path to bringing other original pieces to life has positioned her as a respected figure in the upcycling community.
She is known as designerluisa on platforms such as YouTube and Tiktok, where she exposes her innovative and creative approach to upcycling, capturing the attention of a wide audience, inspiring many to adopt more sustainable fashion practices.
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